Dodgers win fifth straight NL West title, now comes hard part

The Los Angeles Dodgers look for another win after splitting their last 12 games. Their clinching celebration postponed in Philadelphia, the Dodgers might have reason to party twice at Dodger Stadium.

What the Dodgers hope now is that clinching the division is the positive feeling they need to get back to being a championship contender.

What do you expect from the Dodgers for the remainder of the season? He broke a tie with Wally Berger (1930) and Hall of Famer Frank Robinson (1956) for the homers hit a by National League.

The Dodgers, on the other hand, will host an NLDS series here at Dodger Stadium.

General manager Al Avila said the team was not extending Ausmus' contract.

Nick Markakis also drove in three runs for the Braves.

Samardzija gave up five hits in 4 1/3 innings and surrendered all four runs in the third.

Giants: Manager Bruce Bochy said OF Austin Slater is dealing with a sore right hip flexor. "They've had a tremendous year across the board, and they've played great baseball". However, it is worth noting that the 1988 Dodgers finished their season with a record of 94 wins and 67 losses.

"We've been through some enormous adversity", Hill said.

Several athletes, including a handful of NFL players, have refused to stand during "The Star-Spangled Banner" to protest of the treatment of blacks by police.

The Dodgers received a huge lift this season from Bellinger, who started the season in the minors and was not called up until April 25. Maybe Mark Melancon will have a bingo number for an ERA (O-something) and more saves than a Coast Guard vessel. "It should be up sooner than that". Milwaukee dropped into third in the division, 51/2 games behind Chicago.

"Once we get that out of the way, I think it will be a big monkey off our backs", Turner said.